THE WIG IN THE WINDOW

Twelve-year-old Sophie Young, feng shui and Sun Tzu expert, and Grace Yang, her F.B.I.-obsessed friend, investigate the mysterious school counselor, Mrs. Agford, who Sophie is convinced has a secret that she’s hiding under her huge wig. Narrating in the first person, Amanda Philipson gives an effervescent performance as the enthusiastic and determined Sophie, who muddles her way through seventh-grade social dynamics with her peers and evades her parents to uncover the true identity of the suspicious Mrs. Agford. Philipson’s wide range of tones, pacing, and energy brings out the diverse personalities and emotions of the characters, as well as convey the humor and drama in the story as the girls learn about self-confidence, trust, and friendship. M.F. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2013]